Stalingrad Rebuilds Half Its War Wounds Five Years On
Moscow reports from the Stalingrad city Soviet detail recovery after the 1942 siege. By early 1943 housing rose to 961000 square meters back in use, 1000 plus production spaces reopened, and 120 plants revived including the tractor and steel works. Thousands of workers toil as central city rebuilding advances, with many new homes and services rising amid remaining devastation.
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Edster
Stalingrad
Friedrich von Paulus
Sige
Miter
Berlin
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Mooscow
Soviet
Kresny Oktyabr Iron and Steel Works
Barrikady Machinery Works
City
Metalogorod
Earthworms Brought to Surface by Knocking Stake
A historic method notes earthworms surfacing when a stake is driven into soil and knocked. This simple action allegedly prompts worms to emerge from the ground, aiding exposure for study or collection.
Mounting Payrolls and Low Unemployment in Maryland
Baltimore February 1. Chairman Russell S. Davis of the State Employment Security Board reports mounting payrolls and low unemployment mark Maryland as a fast growing industrial state on the Atlantic coast. Charts show Baltimore area employment rose from 398,000 in 1940 to 538,000 in 1947, a 35 percent gain, with demand strongest for electrical engineers accountants draftsmen salesmen nurses office help domestics and more. Teens face rising job difficulties while veterans with family responsibilities are favored by employers. Turnover remains low and some firms require two years residency within the state. The charts were prepared by the market analysis unit of the employment service division led by David L. B Fringer.
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Baltimore
Russell S. Davis
State Employment Security Board
Maryland
Atlantic Sea
Employment Service Division
David L. B Fringer
Rickenbacker Urges Strong U. S. Air Force
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker urged a robust U S air force and warned air power must deter Russia. Speaking at Lehigh University he said victory hinges on convincing Stalin that American air power is strong. He called for GI scholarships and for post graduate funding to extend education for capable students lacking funds.
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Bethlehem
Eddie Rickenbacker
United States
Russia
Lehigh University
Rickenbacker
Stalin
Further Curbs On Oil Exports Are Demanded
Washington February 1 renewed pressure to cut oil exports during the fuel crisis was urged by House Commerce Committee Chairman Wolverton. He criticized the administration’s 18 35 percent cut as too small and called for stricter limits. Rep Heselton urged a 60 day export embargo with exceptions and a sharper curtailment toward 3 percent. The committee meets tomorrow.
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Washington
Wolverton
R-Nj
House Commerce Committee
Heselton
R-Mass
Citrus Crop Damage in Southern California
A California Fruit Growers Exchange spokesman said frost damage to citrus crops varies from considerable to negligible across Southern California. He noted an accurate estimate will take about ten days.
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Los Angeles
California
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Across Cough Solutions
A drug advertisement emphasizes rapid relief for bronchitis and coughs using creosote medicines. It promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy guaranteed to ease coughing and soothe inflamed airways, urging readers to purchase a bottle through their pharmacist.
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Ruggist
Major Crisis Looms Between U S and Soviet Power
Washington reports a developing East West clash as Moscow readies protests over American warships at Italian ports and a U S base near Tripoli. Marshall is expected to reject the protests, signaling intensified Cold War actions in the Mediterranean.
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Washington
Russia
Middle East
Tripoli
Medterranean
Marshall
State Department
Haban
Melisha
United States
Libya
Mediterranean
Stas
Brita
Turkey
Greece
Palestine
Mellaha
Britain
Delicate balance as great powers prep for Mideast showdown
The article notes spring offensives by guerrillas and expected Communist influence from the Kremlin. It cites uncertain Yugoslavian Bulgarian and Albanian support, with Italy holding elections in April and Britain planning to withdraw from Palestine in May. The UN faces Palestine partition enforcement choices and Russia may push to participate, potentially establishing a foothold in the Mediterranean.
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Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Albania
Kremlin
Italy
Washington
Britain
Palestine
United Nations
Russia
Soviet protest over American bombers near Soviet shipping
London Feb 1 The Soviet Union filed a blunt protest note with the United States demanding that American bombers refrain from harassing Soviet merchant ships in the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea. Moscow radio reported Foreign Minister Molotov sent the note via Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith, urging instructions to prevent future infringements. Tass quoted the broadcast saying flights provoked resentment among Soviet crews and passengers aboard steamers and aimed to extend U.S. control beyond territorial waters.
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London
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow Radio
Sea of Japan
Yellow Sea
Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs
V. B. Molotov
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Tass
Russia
Milky Way Selected For Next Frederick Play
The Frederick Community Players announce The Milky Way a comedy by Lana Root and Harry Clark as their second production with performances March 31 April 1 and 2. William Ayres and Joan Ghass co direct with auditions Wednesday at 3 p m at the YMLC Auditorium.
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Lana Root
Harry Clark
Frederick
William Ayres
Joan Ghass
Ymlc A Auestorium
Joan Glass
Reading
W. Jaibee Grove
Renard L Shoemaker
Charles Ross III
John W. Leichert
John T Meeks
Edwin Brookey, Jr
Cort Theater
New York
William Foran
Brian Donlevy
Gladys George
Harold Liogd
Danny Kaye
Frederick’s
Community Players
Ignition-Wire Blaze Closes In On Frederick Junction
The Independents' county fire engine was called to Frederick Junction at 1 55 p m Saturday to extinguish a slight blaze in the ignition firing of an automobile Firemen reported only minor damage.
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Independents’ County
Frederick Junction
New canal urged by Mansfield in Panama zone
Washington reports Rep Mike Mansfield proposed a $2.5 billion sea level canal in the U S zone of Panama. He argued the existing waterway is inadequately protected and could be destroyed by missiles, risking Gatun Dam breach and loss of lock system reserves for a year or more.
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Washington
U.S
Panama
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Bus Own
Mansfeld
Gatun
Gatun Lake
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